Around The Horn

May 30, 2009

American League

*A's: Designated hitter Jack Cust left Friday's opener of a doubleheader against Texas in the third inning with lower back spasms.

*Rangers: Left-hander Matt Harrison was put on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Tuesday, because of soreness in his pitching shoulder. ... 1B Chris Davis went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in Friday's opener. Davis leads the majors with 75 strikeouts, but manager Ron Washington said he has no plans to bench Davis. "I'm not giving up on Chris," Washington said. "He's our first baseman."

*Indians: Left-hander Rafael Perez was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and outfielder David Dellucci was designated for assignment.

*White Sox: Outfielder Carlos Quentin went on the 15-day disabled list with soreness in the bottom of his left foot. Outfielder DeWayne Wise came back from his rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Charlotte and was reinstated from the 15-day DL.

National League

*Reds: Second baseman Brandon Phillips was not in the lineup due to a hairline fracture of his right thumb.

*Marlins: Shortstop Hanley Ramirez (groin) is feeling better and could return to the starting lineup on Saturday.

*Mets: Center fielder Carlos Beltran is back in the lineup after missing two games with a bone bruise below his right knee.

*Cardinals: Outfielder Ryan Ludwick was activated from the 15-day disabled list. Ludwick had been out with a strained hamstring. Shortstop Khalil Greene was put on the 15-day DL because of social anxiety disorder.